A ripe old age Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪp/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈeɪdʒ
uh RIPE OLD AYJ
æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪp/ /ˈəʊld/ /ˈeɪdʒ
uh RIPE OHLD AYJ
Definition
To reach a ripe old age means to live to be very old, often in good health. It is usually used to describe someone who has lived a long and full life.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is usually positive and respectful. It is commonly used as "reach a ripe old age" or "live to a ripe old age," and often refers to someone who lived a long, satisfying life. It is formal and not used for younger people.
Spanish: una edad avanzada - una edad muy avanzadaPortuguese (BR): uma idade avançada - uma idade bem avançadaPortuguese (PT): uma idade avançada - uma idade bastante avançadaChinese (Simplified): 高寿 - 高龄Chinese (Traditional): 高壽 - 高齡Hindi: बहुत अधिक उम्र - लंबी उम्रArabic: عمر طويل - سن متقدمةBengali: বৃদ্ধ বয়স - দীর্ঘায়ু (বয়োবৃদ্ধ অবস্থা)Russian: преклонный возрастJapanese: 高齢 - 非常に長生き (長寿)Vietnamese: tuổi già khỏe mạnh - tuổi thọ caoKorean: 고령 - 장수Turkish: ileri yaş - çok yaşlılıkUrdu: بزرگ عمر - طویل عمرIndonesian: usia lanjut - umur yang panjang
Example Sentences
My grandmother lived to a ripe old age.
basic
He hopes to reach a ripe old age with good health.
basic
Many people want to live to a ripe old age.
basic
She stayed active and happy well into a ripe old age.
natural
Not everyone is lucky enough to reach a ripe old age.
natural
He kept his sense of humor all the way to a ripe old age.
natural